Dell Alienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM) vs Dell Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW)

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Alienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM) compared with Alienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW)
DellAlienware 25 320Hz (AW2525HM)DellAlienware 34 Curved QD-OLED (AW3423DW)
Overview
ReleasedJuly 20252022
Display
Screen size24.5″34.18″
Resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)3440 × 1440 (UWQHD) (better)
Sharpness90 pixels per inch109 pixels per inch (better)
PanelIPS (Fast IPS)QD-OLED
Refresh rate320 Hz (better)175 Hz
Response time (grey to grey)0.5 ms0.1 ms (better)
Brightness (typical)400 nits (better)250 nits
HDR peak brightness–1,000 nits
HDR certification–DisplayHDR True Black 400
Contrast ratio1,000:11,000,000:1
Colour range99% sRGB99.3% DCI-P3
DCI-P3 coverage–99.3%
Screen finishMatte–
ShapeFlatCurved (1800R)
Adaptive syncG-Sync Compatible, FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync, HDMI VRRG-Sync
Subpixel layout–Triangular RGB arrangement (TFTCentral)
Colour depth16.7 million colours1.07 billion colours up to 144Hz; 16.7 million colours at 175Hz
sRGB coverage99%149% sRGB (maker stated gamut)
Colour modesFPS, MOBA/RTS, RPG, Sports, three custom game modesCreator mode offers sRGB and DCI-P3 presets (TFTCentral)
HDR detail–DisplayHDR True Black 400; HDR Peak 1000 mode; per-pixel light control
Response time detail0.5 ms grey-to-grey minimum, 1 ms typical (Extreme)Maker's 0.1ms figure is grey to grey
Variable refresh range48–320 Hz over DisplayPort; 48–255 Hz over HDMI (vertical scan range)–
Viewing angles178° horizontal, 178° vertical (typical)178° horizontal and vertical
Pixel pitch0.2829 mm x 0.2802 mm (90 ppi)0.23 mm
Eye careComfortView Plus hardware low blue light (TÜV Rheinland Category 3); flicker-freeComfortView Plus hardware low blue light, TÜV Rheinland certified; ambient light sensor
Burn-in protection–Pixel shifting, pixel refresh and panel refresh (TFTCentral); three-year maker warranty includes OLED burn-in
Connections
Video inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), DisplayPort 1.42 × HDMI 2.0, DisplayPort 1.4
USB-C chargingNoneNone
USB ports2 × USB-A4 × USB-A
EthernetNo–
SpeakersNoNo
HDMI detail2 x HDMI (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 255 Hz (TMDS) with HDR and VRR as specified in HDMI 2.12 x HDMI 2.0; up to 3440 x 1440 at 100Hz
DisplayPort detail1 x DisplayPort 1.4 (HDCP 1.4 and 2.3), up to 1920 x 1080 at 320 Hz with HDR1 x DisplayPort 1.4; up to 3440 x 1440 at 175Hz
USB hub detailUSB 5Gbps; 1 x USB-B upstream; 2 x USB-A (one with BC1.2 charging)USB 3.2 Gen 1, 5Gbps; one USB-B upstream and four USB-A downstream, including one front-bottom BC 1.2 charging port at up to 2A
Audio out–Rear line output and bottom headphone output
Design
Stand adjustsHeight, tilt, swivel, pivot (better)Height, tilt, swivel
VESA mountYesYes
Weight with stand6.07 kg10.37 kg
Height adjustment110 mm110 mm
Tilt-5° to 21°-5° to 21°
Swivel-20° to 20°-20° to 20°
Pivot-90° to 90°–
VESA pattern100 x 100 mm100 x 100 mm
Size with stand555.59 x 206 x 390.73–500.73 mm (W x D x H)815.25 x 305.71 x 415.57 mm (W x D x H, lowest position)
Size without stand555.59 x 68.89 x 329.50 mm (W x D x H)815.25 x 137.11 x 364.15 mm (W x D x H)
Weight without stand3.69 kg6.92 kg
Controls–Joystick (TFTCentral); AlienFX lighting
ColoursDark blue–
Power and support
Power use18.1 W on mode, 0.5 W standby, 0.3 W off, 65 W maximum42.3 W on mode; 200 W maximum; 0.5 W standby; 0.3 W off
Energy classE–
Power supply100–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 1.5 A (typical)100–240 VAC, 50/60Hz
CertificationsNVIDIA G-SYNC Compatible, AMD FreeSync Premium, VESA AdaptiveSync Display, TÜV Rheinland hardware low blue light (Category 3)–
Warranty3 years limited hardware with Advanced Exchange Service (UK)Three-year Advanced Exchange Service and Premium Panel Exchange, including OLED burn-in
In the boxStand, power cable, DisplayPort 1.4 cable (1.8 m), HDMI 2.1 TMDS cable (1.8 m), USB-A to USB-B 5Gbps cable (1.8 m), Alienware stickerDisplayPort cable, Mini DisplayPort-to-DisplayPort cable, HDMI cable and USB upstream cable

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